A preceptor nurse is critiquing the student nurse's outcome statements on a patient's care plan. The preceptor tells the student the most well-written outcome statement is "The patient will
a. ambulate 50 feet with walker by Tuesday."
b. dress self with correct assistive devices."
c. eat majority of meals by 3:00 PM."
d. give self insulin injections as instructed."
A
To ambulate 50 feet with a walker by Tuesday is a patient-centered, specific, realistic, and measurable goal, and it includes a time frame. It is the most well-written goal statement listed.
"Dress self with correct assistive devices" is not specific (what assistive devices? dress what part of self?). Also, it does not have a time frame.
"Majority of meals" is not measurable (what portion? 75%? 90%?).
"Give self insulin injections as instructed" does not indicate a time frame.
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